How far is Marblehead, MA from Lawrence, MA?
The driving distance from Marblehead, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (34 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marblehead and Lawrence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marblehead and Lawrence.
-
1
Start on Rowland Court
15 m · 7 sec · Rowland Court
-
2
Turn left onto Rowland Street
86 m · 17 sec · Rowland Street
-
3
Turn right onto Prospect Street
1493 ft · 1 min · Prospect Street
-
4
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
3020 ft · 56 sec · Pleasant Street
-
5
Continue on Lafayette Street
2.4 mi · 6 min · Lafayette Street
-
6
Turn slight left onto Washington Street
919 ft · 14 sec · Washington Street
-
7
Continue on Washington Street
563 ft · 9 sec · Washington Street
-
8
Turn left onto Norman Street
842 ft · 16 sec · Norman Street
-
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
4 m · 1 sec
-
10
Exit the roundabout
27 m · 2 sec
-
11
Turn straight onto Summer Street
120 m · 11 sec · Summer Street
-
12
Continue on North Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Street
-
13
Continue on Margin Street
1926 ft · 55 sec · Margin Street
-
14
Turn left onto Gardner Street
2654 ft · 1 min · Gardner Street
-
15
Turn left onto Pulaski Street
629 ft · 21 sec · Pulaski Street
-
16
Turn right onto Andover Street
4.3 mi · 8 min · Andover Street
-
17
Continue on South Main Street
4.7 mi · 9 min · South Main Street
-
18
Continue on Turnpike Street
5.6 mi · 10 min · Turnpike Street
-
19
Continue on Winthrop Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Winthrop Avenue
-
20
Continue on Parker Street
2490 ft · 56 sec · Parker Street
-
21
Continue on Amesbury Street
1825 ft · 41 sec · Amesbury Street
-
22
Turn right onto Canal Street
86 m · 6 sec · Canal Street
-
23
Turn left onto Lawrence Street
150 m · 19 sec · Lawrence Street
-
24
Turn left onto Essex Street
152 m · 12 sec · Essex Street
-
25
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Essex Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marblehead and Lawrence.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Turnpike Street
Continue on Turnpike Street
5.58 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Marblehead and Partly Sunny near Lawrence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marblehead to Lawrence?
The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km) and usually takes 00h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Middleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Marblehead and 13 miles from Lawrence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.1 miles (34 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.38 one way or $6.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Marblehead and Partly Sunny near Lawrence.
Stop Ideas Near Middleton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Middleton.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Haverhill station
North Station
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marblehead and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 21.11 mi (33.97 km).
#1 Marblehead
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 20,551 |
| Coordinates | 42.5001000, -70.8578300 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lawrence
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 80,007 |
| Coordinates | 42.7070400, -71.1631100 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Essex Street (-71.163081, 42.707003)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $3.38 | $6.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.83 | $7.65 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.18 | $8.35 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.90 | $7.81 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 23, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.